Sunrise Lake Poa

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, the office will be closing on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9:00 a.m.

The pool will be open as follows:

Friday, September 4th: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, September 5th, 6th & 7th: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

We hope everyone has a safe & enjoyable holiday weekend!

Kind regards,
SLPOA BOD

08/25/2026

Reminder: Meet the Candidates will be held on Saturday, August 29th at 1:00 pm in the office and via Zoom.

If you plan on attending via Zoom, please use the following link:

Topic: SLPOA Meet the Candidates
Time: Aug 29, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 878 2915 4057
Passcode: 316324

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Kind regards,
SLPOA BOD

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08/18/2026

14th Annual Fishing Derby

The Lakes Committee held our 14th Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, August 8, 2026 again at Sprint Lake. We were very fortunate that the weather cooperated with a cool wind and blue skies (it poured the previous day, so we didn’t have to use our rain date).

Present were Jim Furno (Chair), John Richter (VP), Secretary Brendan O’Sullivan and Board Representatives Doug Dow and Mike Ryan.

We came prepared with water, goody bags and prize money ($30 Walmart gift cards). We had 13 contestants who caught 25 fish and one baby turtle. A water snake was also spotted! The fish caught included Sunny, Blue Gill and a 12.5-inch Bass (caught by Piper Lowenberg). Nash Palmer deserves special mention as he caught the most fish (7). (Note: prizes were for the biggest fish).

The winners were:

4-7: Henry Del Prette with a 7-inch Sunny
8-11: Sophia Kreyling with a 7 3/8-inch Blue Gill
12-14: Piper Lowenberg with a 12 1/2-inch Bass (note: Piper is a repeat winner, he also won in 2025).
15-17: Antonio Valdez with a 7 3/8-inch Blue Gill

Special Note: When we started out 14 years ago, we had 13 active members and now we have only 3. We desperately need new blood. We three are well into our 80s! Call Karen at the office (570) 686-1880 and she will make sure I get your name and contact information.

Submitted by: Brendan O’ Sullivan

08/18/2026

Sometime mid-week, Sunrise maintenance will install new signage at the Wild Meadow mailbox area, reversing the flow of traffic for mail pickup.

This change is mandated by Dingman Township.

In addition, weather permitting, NRS Excavating will be grading and paving the Wild Meadow mailbox area starting on Thursday, August 20th. Grading work will be done on Thursday, paving work will be done on Friday, and the area will be closed to all vehicles from Friday morning until Monday morning.

Residents may walk up to the mailboxes and get their mail, but will not be allowed to drive into the newly paved section until Monday morning, August 24th.

Kind regards,
SLPOA BOD

08/18/2026

We wanted to provide the community with an important update on the Sunrise Lake restoration project.

We recently received an updated proposal from Wayco for the lake restoration work. The revised project cost is $1,264,200, which represents an increase of approximately $281,000 from the original projected cost used when we applied for our project loan in 2024.

The increase is primarily the result of inflation and additional requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that have been incorporated into the project.

While an increase of this size is significant, we are pleased to report that the community is in a strong financial position to cover the additional cost. Through the efforts of our office staff and our BOD Treasurer to collect money owed to the community from past-due accounts, we have been able to strengthen the community’s finances to the point where this additional expense can be absorbed without curtailing or eliminating any budgeted community expenses.

Most importantly, we have the finances in place to move forward with the project.

Wayco continues to anticipate beginning construction in late winter or early spring of 2027. The project is expected to take approximately 6-8 weeks.

We are especially hopeful that the work can begin early enough to allow us to address much of the vegetation that has grown throughout the lake while it has been drained. Our goal is to complete the necessary work and begin refilling the lake during the early portion of the anticipated project schedule—-hopefully before things have a chance to “green up”. Our aquatics company has advised us that most of the vegetation should die back naturally once the lake is refilled and water levels return to normal. Any remaining vegetation can then be spot treated as needed, allowing us to address problem areas without treating the entire lake.

We know how much everyone is looking forward to seeing Sunrise Lake restored, and we are excited that the project continues to move forward. After several years of hard work, planning, preparation—and a whole lot of waiting!— we have the financing in place and are one step closer to seeing water back in our lake.

We will continue to keep the community informed as we receive additional information regarding the project schedule and construction.

Kind regards,
SLPOA BOD

08/15/2026

Hello, Sunrise,

Happenings : Mark your calendars
● Weekly office art meetings are held at the office on Thursdays from 10 AM-12 PM.
● Reminder: Meet the Candidates running for a seat on the Sunrise Lake BOD at the Sunrise office, Saturday, August 29th at 1 pm.
● Remember to mail your Board election ballot to Appletree prior to the September 19, 2026 election. An envelope addressed to Appletree is included with your election materials for your convenience.

➔ Or, if you prefer, you may also bring your completed ballot in person to the Sunrise office on Election Day, September 19th, and give it directly to an Appletree representative. Please do not bring ballots to the Sunrise office unless you are handing them directly to an Appletree representative on Election Day, as Sunrise will not be collecting ballots. Appletree is responsible for conducting the election.

Happenings: Community Improvements:

● Lake Update: Continued updates from Pennoni confirm that we remain on track for the project to begin in late winter or early Spring 2027. In addition, all required information has been submitted to NBT Bank for loan approval. Because of the length of time that has passed since our original approval, we were required to resubmit the loan application. We expect to receive final approval from the underwriter later this month.
● Maintenance Building Update: Pioneer Pole Barns has completed excavation for the foundation, and construction on the new maintenance building is expected to start this week.
● Cabin Road Boat Launch Project: The existing boat launch next to the pool on Sunrise Lake will no longer be available for launching or removing boats due to the configuration of the new overflow system, which will prevent access for these activities. We have obtained the necessary permits to create a new boat launch off of Cabin Road and construction has begun to ready the area. The project should be finished shortly and will be ready to go for next year as the lake fills.
● Mailboxes: News signs will be installed at the Wild Meadow mailbox area by the end of the month. The direction of travel at the mailboxes will be reversed per township requirements.

Community Events:

● The 14th Annual Sunrise Lake Kids Fishing Derby was a great success! The event took place at Sprint Lake this year, and more than 20 children participated in the event. Many fish were caught and released throughout the day, and everyone had a wonderful time. A big thank-you to the Lakes Committee for organizing this fun community tradition and giving our kids a chance to enjoy the outdoors and make some great memories!

● Public Safety:
➔ As a reminder, Public Safety can be reached at (570) 618-1758

● New feature: Board Member Profile

● Over the next several newsletters, we will be spotlighting each of the seven members of our Board to help the community get to know us better. We are pleased to continue this series by featuring Jeannette Gonzalez.

Hello, my name is Jeannette Gonzalez, and I am the current Vice President of the Sunrise Lake Community. I have lived in the area for the past 5 years, the last 3 in Sunrise. I have been involved in many organizations involving the Port Jervis School District, Port Jervis Community, and now the Delaware Valley School District. My son is a Delaware Valley senior this year and we have both been active with the football organization. I have worked in retail and the medical field for 20 years before welcoming the opportunity to work for Pike County, serving the community I call home. I look forward to making Sunrise a safe, enjoyable place to call home for all residents for years to come.

In conclusion, and as a reminder, if you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns, please email or call the office directly at (570) 686-1880 or email the board at [email protected]. We do not monitor social media pages, but we have been told about topics/issues/concerns (and speculations) that have been addressed on Facebook or in private text threads that we could easily address (with accurate info) through a simple phone call or email.

Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Sincerely,
The Sunrise Lake Board

Doug Dow, President
Jeannette Gonzalez, Vice President
Ron Hansen, Treasurer
Mike Ryan, Secretary
Edward Lucey, Director
Diane Meyerhoff, Director
Elaine McCarthy, Director